Page 47 of Filthy Lawyer

You can thank me for my wisdom at any time.

Andrew Hamilton,

Hamilton & Associates

P.S.My daughter said you haven’t bought anything from her lemonade stand in the lobby today. Feel free to rectify that situation as soon as possible.

Subject:Re: Trial Run Results + Lemonade

I’ve kept all the complaints to myself.

You’re welcome.

Damien Carter,

Hamilton & Associates

P.S.Your daughter is charging a hundred dollars per glass and twenty dollars per brownie.

RACKETEERING (N.)

THE FEDERAL CRIME OF CONSPIRING TO ORGANIZE TO COMMIT CRIMES, PARTICULARLY AS A REGULAR BUSINESS

ELIZABETH

Guilty. More guilty.Beyondguilty.

I sorted our newest clients by their level of guilt instead of trying to find redeeming qualities.

“Would you like something for lunch, Miss Tanner?” an intern asked me one morning.

“No, I’m fine, thank you.”

“Are you sure?” She tilted her head to the side. Whenever the Marolto Family comes in, things go pretty long.”

“Thewhofamily?” My head shot up.

“The Moraltos.” She placed a menu in front of me. “They just made an emergency appointment. Sandwich or salad?”

I stood up from my chair and headed to the elevator in disbelief. I only knew of one Moralto family, and I refused to believe they would be allowed anywhere near this building. Thanks to Frank trying to impress me one night years ago, I'd witnessed the brutal cage fights they hosted and the utter ruthlessness with which they ruled the streets; there was an entire course at Harvard about all their dealings with organized crime.

The moment I stepped onto the floor, they walked down the hall toward the conference room.

I swallowed as they walked past me, tipping their hats.

As they took their seats at the table, my heart raced.

“Good,” Damien said, gently grabbing my elbow from behind. “You’re here on time.”

He pulled me inside the room, but I didn’t take a seat.

"Who is she?" The leader looked at Damien.

"My new partner."

"I thought you worked alone..."

"Change of plans."

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